Susicorn Startup Competition 2026

About

The Susicorn Startup Competition 2026 is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs, researchers, and students in the Joensuu region of Finland to showcase their innovative business ideas, compete for a prize package including €15,000, and gain valuable connections with mentors and investors, with applications open from January 1 to January 31, 2026, and the finals taking place on March 27, 2026.

Benefits

• Winners will receive a prize package including €15,000
• Winners will gain direct entry to the FiBAN Pitch Finland in spring 2026
• Participants will have opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, and networks to support validation, building, and growing projects
• The competition provides a prominent platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and increase visibility

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to entrepreneurs, researchers, and students with innovative business ideas or startups
• Must operate within the Business Joensuu area (including Heinävesi, Ilomantsi, Joensuu, Kitee, Liperi, Outokumpu, Polvijärvi, Rääkkylä, and Tohmajärvi)
• Requires submission of technological, scientific, or unique entrepreneurial ideas